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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

L90 BEKMOT history

L90 BEK is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

L90 BEK green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
148,777 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BEK was last recorded at 148,777 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,479 miles · 2 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
298 miles
Average per year
3,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,777 miles
  • 2021 – 148,479 miles
  • 2020 – 146,456 miles
  • 2019 – 143,614 miles
  • 2018 – 141,778 miles
  • 2017 – 138,454 miles
  • 2016 – 133,843 miles
  • 2014 – 133,375 miles
  • 2013 – 127,075 miles
  • 2012 – 120,877 miles
  • 2011 – 116,691 miles
  • 2009 – 109,906 miles
  • 2008 – 102,975 miles
  • 2007 – 98,353 miles
  • 2006 – 92,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,777 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes slight corrosion fuel pipes slight corrosion both front suspension arm bushes slight movement

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,777 miles (+298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,777 miles
    Test number
    729989850380
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slight corrosion fuel pipes slight corrosion both front suspension arm bushes slight movement

  2. Pass148,479 miles (+2,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,479 miles
    Test number
    644084917265
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,456 miles (+2,842)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,456 miles
    Test number
    327015392200
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass143,614 miles (+1,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,614 miles
    Test number
    782066431548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion osr floor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,778 miles (+3,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,778 miles
    Test number
    735213884221
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe going to pulley (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass138,454 miles (+4,611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,454 miles
    Test number
    427601960591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass133,843 miles (+468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,843 miles
    Test number
    465728129343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail133,375 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,375 miles
    Test number
    495272944242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass133,375 miles (+6,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,375 miles
    Test number
    986212444284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass127,075 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,075 miles
    Test number
    816433373055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail127,035 miles (+6,158)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,035 miles
    Test number
    315907053081
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass120,877 miles (+4,186)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,877 miles
    Test number
    809653852040
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber split

  13. Pass116,691 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,691 miles
    Test number
    755690261098
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail116,691 miles (+6,785)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,691 miles
    Test number
    196630761407
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass109,906 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    330998249252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail109,903 miles (+6,928)1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,903 miles
    Test number
    811275849243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass102,975 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,975 miles
    Test number
    974645168042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount partially split

  18. Fail102,975 miles (+4,622)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,975 miles
    Test number
    710894368048
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount partially split

  19. Pass98,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,353 miles
    Test number
    193749657043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,353 miles (+6,325)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,353 miles
    Test number
    772769357030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  21. Pass92,028 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    92,028 miles
    Test number
    854645756004
    • NoteNail in tyre

  22. Fail91,993 miles5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,993 miles
    Test number
    794063556081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion starting rear brake pipes
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has nail in tread + 2mm of tread

Questions about L90 BEK

Does L90 BEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 BEK expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 BEK?
The MOT on L90 BEK expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 BEK done?
L90 BEK was recorded at 148,777 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 3,454 miles a year.
Has L90 BEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BEK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on L90 BEK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L90 BEK find?
L90 BEK passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: brake pipes slight corrosion fuel pipes slight corrosion both front suspension arm bushes slight movement.

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